When's the Beta
First, let's start by making the official time and date of the Beta
the start of this Blog in what will be and EPIC moment in DICE's PC
History! The PC Beta begins this Thursday, January 28th at approximately 6pm CET, 12pm EST, and 9am PST time!!!!!!! :-D
Where to Get It
The Client will be downloadable from server partner websites and
Steam starting at the above listed time at a file size of 1.5GB.
Here's a hyper-link reminder http://bit.ly/4GJk2a on which retailers will provide PC Beta access through pre-ordering.
Why we're Having a Beta
The Beta is happening for many reasons, like testing the
infrastructure, hosting stability, and gameplay tuning (FOV, Weapon
Balance, etc...) that no amount of internal testing could provide
better than real world exposure. This means there will also be times
of choppiness, lag, disconnects, CTDs or other issues a Beta version of
any MP game would have. We'll have feedback methods similar to the PS3
Beta as well to ensure your input is gathered and heard.
Advanced warning: there will be things updated in the final game,
like a Server browser with more functions, optimizations, performance
tweaks, and learning's from the Beta.
This truly is a Beta, so remember that all feedback is appreciated and wanted! :-)
Hosting the Beta
Renting of Beta servers will not be possible, but we'll work closely
with all our RSPs* to ensure there is always enough capacity for each
individual regions.
Where to Download the Beta
We'll distribute with many partners as possible to ensure the
fastest DLs no matter your location around the world. Current know
locations and methods will be EADM, Steam, Torrents (only get this from
legit sources, i.e. an RSP*), and all our RSP's.
Getting Started In the Beta
STEP 1: Make sure you have at least 5GB free on your HDD and then download and Install BFBC2! :-D
STEP 2: Once
installation is completed (install size will be around 1.5GB) start the
client and click the login button. You will then be prompted to sign in
with your EA Account. If you don't have an EA Account you'll be able
to create one in the same screen. (You may also create your EA Account
in advance HERE)
STEP 3: Enter the unique PC Beta Code during the log in process to authenticate your participation in the Beta.
Step 4: Create your Soldier name (this will lock that name to your EA account for retail if you want to keep it).
Note: You will not be able to play or access any multiplayer menus without being authenticated.After
the Beta Key is registered it will be tied to your EA Account and no
longer valid for new registrations. Our game will use SecuROM for the
Beta and Final games .exe, for more info on how SecuROM works in BFBC2
please read this Blog to learn about it in more detail.
